The meeting proceedings included a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding the housing element, during which Council Member Kerasales recused herself due to property conflict. Subsequent discussions covered updates regarding California Senate Bill 1383, mandating a food waste recycling program, detailing acceptable food waste items and collection procedures. There was also a segment introducing the My Rialto mobile application, developed with Rattlettech, to facilitate issue reporting (e.g., potholes), bill payments, and accessing city information via QR code scanning. Further segments included earthquake preparedness information and a presentation on the city's new online permitting center, Civic Access, which handles permit applications, business licenses, and payments.
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The meeting addressed several items related to the Housing Element update, which is a state-mandated chapter of the general plan requiring state certification. Key discussion points included the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 8,272 units and the associated site inventory capacity. The commission reviewed the necessity of upzoning and rezoning properties due to a court of appeals ruling regarding overlays not requiring residential development, leading to the proposal of a new Housing Opportunity District that mandates minimum densities (20 dwelling units per acre) and mixed-use requirements (50% residential) for rezoned commercial properties. The discussion covered various actions proposed, including adopting a mitigated negative declaration, approving amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code, and two Specific Plans (Foothill Central and Gateway), and establishing a new residential overlay. Staff also detailed public outreach efforts conducted over five years and outlined the site strategy to address the housing need, which included pipeline projects, projected Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development, and units from existing specific plans. An incentive program was detailed, offering ministerial review for projects dedicating 20% of units to lower-income housing.
